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Mobile phones in Cannes: when will prices drop?

Much has been made of the new (lower!) roaming charges that the European Commission has forced operators to apply across Europe. Needless to say, you don’t have to be European to benefit from them. I’ve often recommended buying a local SIM card if you are staying any time in Cannes as lots of calls you [...]

phones August 9, 2007 5:03 pm 0 Comments

Wi-Fi and mobile phones in Cannes

If you’re headed for Cannes for the festival, one of the most important questions is: will my phone work at Cannes (and almost as important, how much will I pay?). The answer to that, of course, depends on your phone and your provider. Best to check with your provider who their “roaming” partner is and [...]

phones May 15, 2007 4:51 pm 0 Comments

Will my phone work at Cannes?

This must be one the most-frequently asked questions that we hear about Cannes. The answer is simple: maybe! To simplify the debate, you should know that just about all of Europe works on 900 and 1800 frequencies. If your phone works on either (or hopefully both), then you’re OK. If not, you’ll have to buy [...]

phones May 10, 2006 3:06 pm 0 Comments
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